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Kefri Vacancies Advert - Detailed Job Profiles
Kefri Vacancies Advert - Detailed Job Profiles
STAFF REPLACEMENTS
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with
obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for
sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.
The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the
vacant positions below:
NO. OF DUTY
No. POST GRADE VACANCIES STATION
1 Research Scientist (Seed Science) KEFRI 7 1 Muguga
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NO. OF DUTY
No. POST GRADE VACANCIES STATION
17 Artisan (Electrician) KEFRI 11 2 Headquarters &
Karura
18 Artisan (Plumber) KEFRI 11 2 Headquarters &
Maseno
3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the
position applied for and addressed to: -
The Director/CEO,
NAIROBI.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS FOR VACANT POSTS
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2. RESEARCH SCIENTIST (FOREST/ ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW):
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a) Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development,
designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research
projects/programmes in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
Collection, analysis and management of data in forest and environmental policy and
economic;
Integrate forest and environmental economics in policy and legal processes and
activities;
Contribute to the understanding of forest and environmental degradation impacts on
socioeconomic development;
Assess the role of forest/environmental policy/legal instruments on management and
provision of environmental goods and services;
Participate in development of forest sector policies, legislations and regulations;
Mainstreaming of some local and international policy and legal instruments to
enhance forest/environmental conservation at national, county and ecosystem levels;
Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students on attachment in
Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
Producing/publishing technical reports, Policy briefs, extension materials, conference
papers and scientific papers in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law;
Proposal writing to seek for funding and networking from within and outside the
Institute;
Collaborating with other Scientists in the Institute and other partner institutions local,
regional and international to implement various interdisciplinary research activities;
Enhancing visibility of KEFRI nationally, regionally and globally through workshops,
conferences, webinars and other relevant platforms; and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time
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3. ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY):
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a) Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and
specimens;
Participating in planning and evaluating laboratory services;
Assisting in carrying out analytical work;
Assisting in maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
Recording and maintaining experimental data;
Keeping and maintaining laboratory records;
Carrying out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment;
Cleaning laboratory apparatus, equipment and surface;
Training and supervising students on attachment and staff in the unit;
Carrying out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
Carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors;
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the laboratory, and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
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b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus)
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Diploma in Applied Biology or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
iii) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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Receive and analyse employee grievances and disciplinary cases, and assist employee
in order to find satisfactory solutions to personal problems through counselling;
Coordinating issues of staff welfare;
Advising on the effective management of the Human Resource Management
Information Systems (HRMIS);
Managing effective staff separation including pension processing;
Overseeing the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual
reports for the Human Resource Management Department;
Ensuring effective processing of statutory deductions payments e.g. PAYE, NHIF,
Training Levy, etc;
Ensuring compliance to legal and statutory requirements such as the Institute’s and
PSCK policies and regulations, HR Acts and legal framework;
Monitoring the utilization of resources allocated to the Human Resources
Management Department;
Verifying pension claims;
Coordinating effective staff separation including pension processing;
Supervising, training and developing staff under him or her;
Verifying the approval and processing of salary advances and in advance requests;
and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
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12. ASSISTANT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER: KEFRI 9
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16. PLANT OPERATOR: KEFRI 10
OR
i) Minimum of KCSE D+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution and
Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the respective craft;
ii) Certificate in Computer applications; and
iii) Clearance certificate from the National Police Service.
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18. ARTISAN (ELECTRICIAN), KEFRI GRADE 11
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